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Alex Iwobi Scores Twice, Sures Kanu In Premier League Appearances (14848 Views)

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kidap: 4:14pm On Jan 15
Alex Iwobi etched his name further into Nigerian football history yesterday with a stellar performance against West Ham United, despite his team’s 3-2 defeat.

The versatile midfielder scored a brace, showcasing his attacking prowess and contributing significantly to Fulham’s fightback.

More importantly, this milestone saw Iwobi sur legendary Nigerian striker Nwankwo Kanu to become the Nigerian player with the second-most Premier League appearances of all time.

With 274 appearances, Iwobi now trails only Shola Ameobi (293) on the list of Nigerians with the most appearances in the English top flight.

Furthermore, Iwobi climbed the ladder of Nigeria’s all-time leading goalscorers.

Premier League Appearances:

Shola Ameobi: 293
Alex Iwobi: 274
Nwankwo Kanu: 273
Aiyegbeni Yakubu: 252
John Obi Mikel: 249


His two goals against West Ham brought his tally for the Super Eagles to 29, suring Obafemi Martins (28 goals) and placing him seventh on the list.

While the result may not have gone Fulham’s way, Iwobi’s individual brilliance and historical achievements provide a significant moment for Nigerian football.

Current Top Nigerian Goalscorers:

Yakubu: 95 goals
Kanu: 54 goals
Efan Ekoku: 52 goals
Shola Ameobi: 43 goals
Kelechi Iheanacho: 42 goals
Peter Odemwingie: 36 goals
Alex Iwobi: 29 goals
Obafemi Martins: 28 goals.


This achievement solidifies Iwobi’s status as one of the most successful Nigerian players in Premier League history.

Source: https://sureodds.ng/alex-iwobi-scores-twice-sures-kanu-in-premier-league-appearances/
Lalasticlala OAM4J, Mynd44

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AKWATGOLD1(m): 4:42pm On Jan 15
Congrats to Alex Iwobi. He written his name with golden pen in the most competitive league in the world.

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Amuluonyenaego: 6:38pm On Jan 15
Is it not better i appear less with more results than appearing more with less results 🤷🏽‍♂️

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Ironfaceman(m): 6:38pm On Jan 15
Alex iwobi and his likes should be ashamed of themselves, these are the generation that got the green white Jersey on a plate of gold yet performed miserably.

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xpressionx(m): 6:38pm On Jan 15
Congratulations

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vibratingpenis: 6:39pm On Jan 15
Did he score more than him?

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Ibrahimado: 6:39pm On Jan 15
Without moving abroad I see him clocking over 500 appearance. Decent record per say.

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ogolemati: 6:39pm On Jan 15
cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool great guy more goals to your humble legs

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Ebinpawo1: 6:39pm On Jan 15
Iwobi Kwa?
APOPTOSIS: 6:39pm On Jan 15
Yakubu Finish work ooo but only ed for one failed Tap-in.

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femi4: 6:39pm On Jan 15
kidap:

Source: https://sureodds.ng/alex-iwobi-scores-twice-sures-kanu-in-premier-league-appearances/
Lalasticlala OAM4J, Mynd44
He was credited with the second goal....that good

All these stats should be relative...Iwobi plays in Epl all his life

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MrDoGood(m): 6:40pm On Jan 15
Congratulations to him
TossTos(m): 6:40pm On Jan 15
Congratulations o..

We need this goals for the national teams too o

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smokinloud(m): 6:40pm On Jan 15
Omo, he tried o

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WowSweetGuy(m): 6:42pm On Jan 15
Sures his Uncle. That should make every elder Happy

My Children should be greater than me. Amen

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porthouse7(f): 6:43pm On Jan 15
Yakubu is the most unfortunate footballer in Nigeria, just one single mistake cost him

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Judolisco(m): 6:43pm On Jan 15
E don sur obi appearance sef and Obi used 11 yrs at Chelsea oh ... E no easy oh... Obi really collect Chelsea money

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Mindlog: 6:44pm On Jan 15
Amuluonyenaego:
Is it not better i appear less with more results than appearing more with less results 🤷🏽‍♂️

E no easy to make even one appearance in the Premier league, many footballers dreamt for just one appearance.

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Lukuluku69(m): 6:45pm On Jan 15
kidap:

Source: https://sureodds.ng/alex-iwobi-scores-twice-sures-kanu-in-premier-league-appearances/
Lalasticlala OAM4J, Mynd44

Nice.

Arsenal should have........
Iamdbull: 6:46pm On Jan 15
Dbull on this one!!!


He's my very good friend, I will love to give him my Maldives dress to wear

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Kung(m): 6:49pm On Jan 15
Congratulations to our Yahoo baller



Meanwhile pls i need your help

Apcshyte: 6:49pm On Jan 15
Ironfaceman:
Alex iwobi and his likes should be ashamed of themselves, these are the generation that got the green white Jersey on a plate of gold yet performed miserably.

Na punish you go be

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TheBiggerHUB: 6:50pm On Jan 15
He has tried

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Kung(m): 6:50pm On Jan 15
Iamdbull:
Dbull on this one!!!


He's my very good friend, I will love to give him my Maldives dress to wear

Boss it's been a while. Where have you been?

I've always been a fan of you on this forum

Dbull on this one
TheBiggerHUB: 6:50pm On Jan 15
Kung:
Congratulations to our Yahoo baller



Meanwhile pls i need your help

OLADELE OLAKINTAN Mr begger... Corporate begger
Better find a job better your Life

Only you dey do Yahoo yahoo
Only you deh play bet

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Kung(m): 6:50pm On Jan 15
TheBiggerHUB:


Mr begger

Ok better than scam
TheBiggerHUB: 6:52pm On Jan 15
Kung:


Ok better than scam

Your number is littered all over nairaland. Shame no dey catch you

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YoungLionken(m): 6:52pm On Jan 15
Great news! Normally, a successor/protege's success/achievement is supposed to be more than that of the predecessor. After all, "the grace of the latter will be more than the former"..

However, these days, the envy/bitterness is so much that masters get angry when their students do more than them...
Padipadi: 6:53pm On Jan 15
Small yansh shaking. The guy kukuma dey try
IBB007: 6:54pm On Jan 15
Lol…I no sure say anybody fit break that aiyegbeni goal scoring record soon

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SmartPolician: 6:55pm On Jan 15
What's Shola Ameobi doing there? undecided

Did he ever play for Nigeria?

I don't that guy wearing the green and white jersey.

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